You can check your blood pressure at home with or without using a digital monitor. Here are the steps you need to measure ...

And only a fraction of patients have their hypertension well-controlled, meaning there’s a need for novel strategies. The ...

Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for ...

Breathing exercises help lower blood pressure by slowing down your breathing and stimulating the vagus nerve, which controls your heart rate. Here are the techniques to try.

Dr. Holmstedt: Absolutely. By lowering the blood pressure, you can reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke substantially. In fact, high blood pressure is the number one risk factor for ...

Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum, new research suggests.

People with high blood pressure who slept for shorter durations were more likely to show poor cognitive function and ...

According to the American Heart Association, all people with high blood pressure (typically 130/80 mmHg or higher) should monitor their blood pressure at home. This can help your doctor confirm ...

Better health starts with one small step. Most people do not realize that cardiovascular diseases are the #1 killer of ...

Regular exercise strengthens the heart muscle and makes the body more efficient at pulling oxygen out of the blood. It also ...

Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that spend less on health care.

High blood pressure and obesity often go hand in hand, and the American Heart Association points out that obesity can raise your risk for heart disease. However, research isn’t clear on whether ...